Sherry Antonetti on God's Amazing Grace

"Recently, I read an article about the true story behind the song 'Amazing Grace.' The comments that accompanied the story weren't edifying. They just proved the point that we do not understand conversion or forgiveness as a people. Some raged that since he converted 30 years after participating in the slave trade, his lamentations were hollow. Others growled back at those who question whether he should be forgiven.

"The issue isn't whether one should examine or scrutinize history or stories that have taken on a bigger life than perhaps is warranted. The issue becomes charity. If one believes this man wasn't truly sorry, or not yet fully aware of how grievous his sins were, he needs our prayers. If one believes he truly repented, we ought to rejoice that grace could pierce even this heart and that the good of that grace works on to this day."

In a recent commentary, writer Sherry Antonetti reflected on how God's grace allows us to imitate His gift to us and will (if we allow it to do so) save us.

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National Catholic Register: Blogs: Sherry Antonetti: Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound (25 SEP 19)